We all know he ended up really sick. The study, funded in part by the Defense Department, looks for any early warning signs of head trauma and seeks to predict reactions to various head injuries, according to Jeffrey Cummings, a medical director at the Cleveland Clinic, which is leading the study. Some 400 fighters from boxing, ultimate fighting and mixed martial arts are already participating in the study. A total of 650 participants is envisioned. I want to be sitting in my old days saying that I played a part in the future, says Bernard Hopkins, IBF light heavyweight champion, who is participating in the study. <br>For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://swampland.time.com/2014/02/04/in-the-ring-harry-reid-john-mccain-look-to-ko-boxing-brain-injuries/

Toby Cosgrove, president of the Cleveland Clinic, said knowledge gained from the study will benefit not only boxers and other athletes but also soldiers and others subjected to head trauma. Those in attendance on Tuesday included International Boxing Federation light heavyweight world title holder Bernard Hopkins, at 49 the oldest man to win a significant boxing belt. Hopkins said close attention to health matters has been key to his longevity in the sport. World Boxing Organization super featherweight http://local-attorney-lawyer-search.com/rancho-cucamonga-attorney/ champion Mikey Garcia also attended. <br>For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://www.rappler.com/sports/world/49711-promoters-politicos-back-brain-injury-study